Chapter Eight, The First Scan

When Mia woke up after just over a week of non stop Mating, much like the first time, the first thing she realised was she really needed the toilet. She struggled to get out of the large bed due still being half asleep and her legs feeling like jelly and being uncooperative, she let out a mild distress call as she felt like she was going to make a mess in the bed and what an embarrassment that would be. Four reassuring rumbles greeted her a moment before Fred, André, Damon and Blaise materialised in the bedroom. Seeing their mate in distress Blaise being the closest scooped her up bridal style, and rushed into the bathroom and sat her on the toilet just in time too. If she had been more awake she would've realised two things once again. One: now that she has fully mated any male Dragel in not only Fred's and André's family but also Damon's and Blaise's as well.

Second; she would've noticed André and Fred were running her a hot bath and adding in bubble bath, bath salts and a Muscle Relaxer Potion into the hot water, Damon lighting the candles in the room creating a relaxing atmosphere, and Blaise carding his hand through her hair gently. When she finished Blaise helped her stand so she could finish her business and flush the chain, he scooped her up once again causing a small whine to leave her throat at the sudden movement jarring her sore muscles as he carried her to the sink so she could wash her hands, Blaise let out an apologising rumble and pressed a kiss to her head. Once the bath was ready he gently sat her in it causing Mia to let out a relaxed sigh.

The mixture that was in the hot water woke her up and relaxed her allowing her to come back to herself after being feral for a week. Without speaking Damon helped Mia wash her hair while she washed, Fred gave her a neck massage and André managed her feet, while Damon gave her a head massage as he massaged in the shampoo than the conditioner into her long, thick locks causing Mia to let out a content sigh. While Blaise slipped out after a silent conversation between him and the others.

"How're you feeling, love?" Damon asked, rinsing out the last of the conditioner before Fred threaded the leave-in conditioner into her hair making it smell like mangos and tying it up on her head so it was out of the way.
"Much better now." Mia sighed, her voice croaky from their activities and sleep, as she used her magic to get rid of the unwanted body hair and washed her body. André took the wash mitt from her and did her her back and neck, giving her a back massage, as Fred had done her neck, while he was at it. Mia let out a sigh of relief as all the tension and knots bled out of her. "How long did I sleep for this time? Where's Blaise gone?" She asked, her eyes closed with a look of pure relaxation on her face which is what they had wanted.

"Today's the eighth day, so you slept the whole day again, while we woke up late yesterday afternoon." André explained. "We've just been completing paperwork, helping Dobby around the house and gardens, and we've let our families know you've mated with your final mates. They've all sent congratulations, including Molly, Arthur and Remus. I spoke to them through the Floo as I was the first awake, although, Remus looked like he was fighting on whether to kill us all or be happy." André said, making Mia laugh.
"Well I am his Cub, he's overprotective. I did tell you last time." Mia laughed.

"Hmm, I know." Fred said, with an exaggerated shiver causing Mia to laugh again. "Elijah, Telle and Georgie are happy you've found the rest of your mates."
"And Blaise has gone hunting to get us all raw meat but you especially, as we could tell through the bond that you were hungry and we guessed that's what you'd want again." Damon added, kissing her cheek.
"Thank you." Mia said happily, touched they cared about her so much. As if he knew what she was feeling Fred tilted her head back and kissed her lips tenderly.

"I love you Mi," Fred assured, a loving smile on his lips that Mia returned.
"I love you so much too Freddie. And I love you André and I love you too Damon. Damon, why don't we invite your family and Blaise's around?"
"I love you too." André and Damon said at the same time as another voice spoke up.
"You'd really do that?" Blaise asked, adoration shining in his amethyst eyes, a large stag was slung over his shoulder.
"Hmm mmm." Mia hummed in agreement, a muffled sound coming from her lips when they were suddenly claimed by first Fred, then André, Damon and finally Blaise.

"You truly are amazing. I love you." Blaise said against her lips.
"I love you too." Mia said happily.
"Now, how about some meat?" André asked, skinning the buck easily, and tearing off some meat and feeding it first to Mia and then to Fred, and then to Blaise and Damon; and they all did the same to him and each other. Between the five of them they ended up eating over half of the buck, the rest Dobby took away to prepare and to be stored so it'll last longer even under Stasis Charms, and brought Mia her honey-tea, Damon a tea, coffees for Fred and Blaise, and André a peppermint tea. They all needed to have another bath to wash the blood off properly so they used the shower for the first time altogether, to say they did more than wash was an understatement.

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Later that day Mia was flitting around the kitchen making sure there was enough homemade biscuits, cakes and sandwiches as Damon's mother and father, and Blaise's mother were coming over for afternoon tea. Dobby was cleaning the rest of the house; André was in the kitchen making sure Mia didn't overwork herself as she's now a month pregnant and in a few weeks she would be having her first scan which they were all excited about; Damon was keying their Wards and Floo Networks to his family home along with Blaise's family home; while Fred and Blaise were helping Dobby in making sure the house was tidy and in good condition for their guests that would be arriving shortly.

"Mia everything looks perfect now go change and relax until they arrive." André ordered gently, once he'd finished helping Mia set the small sandwiches, biscuits and cakes on to the large three tier stands and cast a Stasis Charm over it.
"But I need to wash up and tidy the kitchen."
Mia protested.
"I'll do it, babe. Go on." André said, softly kissing her lips. He waved his hand, sending some items to the sink and others to the dishwasher. The items in the sink immediately began to wash themselves so all he had to do was put a tablet in and start the dishwasher so he could get started on cleaning the kitchen.
"Okay, thank you, honey." Mia said, kissing his lips once more and leaving the kitchen.

Heading to their bedroom so she could take a quick shower. Once she was out; she changed back into her underwear, dumped her flour covered clothes into the basket and put her deodorant and perfume on. Humming to herself and a hand on her stomach with a smile on her face; Mia released her wings and was in awe of the beautiful wings. They were white with scales in the colours of all of her mates: ice topaz for André, citrine for Fred, emerald for Blaise and turquoise for Damon. After staring at them in the mirror for a little bit she shook her head and headed to the closet where she chose a pink lace, long-sleeved top, white jeans, a beige jacket and tan heeled boots. Next she curled her hair a little more to define her blue curls, before adding light but slightly Smokey pink eyeshadow, black eyeliner on the top with pink eyeliner on the bottom, black mascara and beige-pink lipstick.

As they were having an Afternoon Tea they had all decided to dress accordingly and Mia also wanted to make a good impression on her mates' parents. André wore a black T-shirt with grey chinos and black and white converses; Fred wore a navy T-shirt with light beige chinos and black loafers; Blaise wore a white T-shirt with black chinos and white converses; and finally Damon wore a white T-shirt with dark beige chinos and white converses. Satisfied Mia headed downstairs only to be met by her gorgeous mates waiting for her at the bottom. Who all were stunned at how beautiful their mate looked.
"Mio caro, you look amazing." Blaise said, stunned.
"It's not too much?" Mia asked nervously. "I want to make a good first impression."

"Mia darling, my mother and father are going to love you, I promise." Damon assured, kissing her tenderly to prove his words.
"As will my mother, I promise. They will love you just like how the Weasleys do and how André's large family do." Blaise assured, kissing her softly.
"You look stunning. I'm so glad and thankful I met you at Kings Cross all those years ago." Fred said, wrapping his arms around her and kissing her lovingly but with promise. Mia was blushing as she pulled back from Fred only for André to wrap his arms around her and slowly kiss up her neck getting Mia to turn around in his arms so he could kiss her with a kiss so full of love she thought her heart might burst. In fact all of their kisses felt like that and now she was left smiling widely as she felt overfull with love.

"When we celebrated her birthday, she invited my family to The Burrow including Elijah and Chantelle's family. The moment she entered the garden she was swarmed with all the children wanting cuddles with their Auntie Mi." André explained, as they headed to the smaller living room to await their guests. Blaise and Damon couldn't help but laugh at that, it actually didn't surprise them either with how kind and loving she was. As the bond was still settling Mia sat between Blaise and Damon on the sofa and snuggled into both of them, Fred and André sat on either side of Blaise and Damon leaving the end of the corner sofa and the two armchairs free for Melissa, Michele and Harry.
"Amore mio," Blaise said, attracting Mia's attention as she'd just had her eyes closed and taking in the feeling of being safe and loved with her mates surrounding her.

"What's the matter Blaise!" Mia asked, concerned, noticing the frown upon his face and the serious tone in his voice.
"I want you to know, that no matter that the twins aren't biologically mine and this goes for any other children we have as well; I will love them all equally and will love them as if they were my own, I swear." Blaise said seriously, wanting to convey how much he loves Mia and how much he loves the twins already.
"I know what's brought this on?" Mia asked, confused.
"Mia I swear to you that I will not be like the man who sired me. I will love you and all our beautiful babies as if they were my own no matter if it was Blaise, or Fred, or André who sired them. They are a part of you and I love you dearly and care for Blaise, Fred and André. Fred, told us what happened to you growing up and how you've always feared for the childhood of your children; but I swear to you.

None of us will ever let that happen to any of our babies or to you ever again." Damon swore passionately, causing tears well in Mia's eyes.
"Thank you. You have no idea how much that means to me. I miss my parents despite not ever knowing them and I never want a child to grow up like I did. To know that my babies, our babies will have four loving and doting fathers despite who sired who is more than I ever asked for." Mia said in a choked voice.
"Oh, sweetheart." Fred said sadly, getting up and hugging Mia. "We love you and you deserve the world and so much more. We will spend the rest of our lives making sure you know how much you are cared for, loved and appreciated." Fred said tenderly, gently wiping away her tears and pressing a kiss to her forehead just a ding and a pop sounded throughout the house.

"Why is Mistress crying?" Dobby demanded sharply, glaring at the four men.
"No, it's okay Dobby. I'm okay, it's happy tears." Mia assured her dear friend.
"As long as Mistress is okay. She and precious babies do not need stress. No they do not. Dobby has come to tell you that ding was someone coming through the Floo." Dobby said, before he went to tend to the gardens, just as the fireplace suddenly flared an emerald green. A moment later a tall, gorgeous Zimbabwean-French woman stepped out of the fireplace. She was around Molly's age and stood at 5"6 with a slim athletic build. She had large, kind brown eyes, short black curls upon her head which she killed and she was dressed in a black dress with gold and pink feather patterns upon it, black heels and simple makeup.

As Melissa was vanishing the soot from her dress Blaise stood up to greet her.
"Mamma, sono felice che tu sia venuta. Come stai?" Blaise asked, after he'd kissed her cheek.
"Il mio bellissimo figlio. Sono ansioso di conoscere i tuoi amici e sto benissimo." Melissa replied, resting her hand on her son's cheek.
"Mother, I'd like to introduce you to my beautiful mate Mia Potter, she's pregnant with twins but one baby is Fred's and the other André's." Blaise introduced, helping Mia stand from the sofa pressing a kiss to her cheek.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Wright." Mia greeted graciously, holding out her hand.
"Oh, sweetie." Melissa said, pulling Mia into a hug startling her. "Call me Melissa. After all we are family are we not?" She asked, holding Mia out at arms length. Mia beamed widely and nodded. "Excellent. And congratulations on your baby or should I say babies and your mating and by the way you look gorgeous." She added.

"Thank you. As do you." Mia said with a smile.
"Mother, this is Damon Lestrange-Gerard. My friend and protector as you know. This is Fred Weasley Protector and Beta, and finally this is our Alpha; André Aubert." Blaise introduced. "Damon, Fred, André, this is my mother Melissa."
"It's a pleasure to meet you." Fred said, holding out his hand, once Damon had greeted Melissa.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Ma'am." André said.
"The pleasure is all mine gentleman. You four make sure you look after this amazing woman." Melissa said firmly, she may not know all but Blaise had told her some things over the years to say she wasn't pleased was an understatement.

"Don't worry we will." They all assured the overprotective mother.
"I'll just go get the drinks." Mia excused herself, only for Dobby to appear with a tray full of tea cups, saucers, small plates, jars of tea bags, coffee, sugar and honey, teaspoons and a large teapot under a tea cosy.
"Mistress needs to rest. She spent all morning cooking cookies and cakes and you just woke up today. You must rest." Dobby said firmly, as the Floo flared again.
"Thank you Dobby." Mia thanked him, as he set the tray on the coffee table and disappeared once again. He would normally stay but he knew they needed to talk and he had to work on the roses, he shall join once he'd finished. The next to step out of the fireplace was a couple with dark coloured hair, although the males' hair was a few shades lighter. The man had a strong athletic build and stood at 6". He had light blue eyes and wore ivory chinos, paired with a white shirt and, white and brown converse.

The woman was beautiful with long black hair cascading down her back and green eyes, although a little bit of a darker green then Mia's and André's. She stood at around 5"5 and had a slim build. She wore a beautiful black dress with golden flower patterns on it and black court heels. Like with Melissa, Damon greeted his parents before he introduced them to Mia and the others. Once they were all comfortable and seated they helped themselves to either tea or coffee and the delicious sandwiches, cakes, cookies and biscuits Mia had made as they delved into small talk. Filling the house with laughter as they got to know each other and bonded.

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Weeks had passed and along with it came the horrendous morning sickness that hit Mia the day after meeting the parents, like the double Bludgers she'd received during one Quidditch game. It had been so bad she'd felt too weak and shaky to get out of bed and André had to give her strong doses of Anti-Nausea and Stomach Soothing Potions. They hadn't wanted to leave her alone but they all had work or training at the Academy. Fred would've stayed with her but he had his Grand Opening of his shop with George, which Mia hated and got upset that she was missing it but Fred assured her he wasn't mad at her in the slightest and preferred she stayed home and rested. They would've asked Elijah to come but he was home with Megan and Chantelle who was also experiencing a bad case of Morning Sickness.

In the end though they worked out a schedule and settled into a routine with their work and taking care of their mate as Mia was their top priority. André had agreed to stay home and make his orders in the garage he had prepared and only go into his shop if it was absolutely necessary; and if he did Dobby would look after her and come get them if something happened. However, after a few days of taking the Potions Mia was feeling a little better and was able to keep food down which she needed for not only herself but also the babies. With Mia feeling a little better today André popped into his shop and the Dragel Halls to deliver the Potions while also booking Mia's eleven week scan which was quickly approaching. Leaving Mia in Dobby's hands as Mia started on some of her Healer training or worked in the garden.

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The day of Mia's first scan had arrived and she and her mates woke up with nervous excitement, this would be the first time they saw their babies. After taking her potions and having a light breakfast, Mia changed into a pair of light blue shorts, a white top, white ankle socks, light blue trainers and her hair in a side fishtail braid. Mia added the finishing touches by adding natural eyeshadow and taupe lipstick and had just sprayed her perfume and put on her light blue leather jacket when Blaise walked into the bedroom from the bathroom.
"Are you ready, Mio Cara? We have to go and you look beautiful." Blaise said, wrapping his arms around Mia, his hand resting on her very slight bump and kissed his mate mark causing her to melt.

"It's only something simple so Healer Talbot can get to my stomach." Mia refuted.
"Darling, you look beautiful no matter what you wear." Damon added, as he, Fred and André entered the bedroom. Damon had been locking down the Wards while they were out and showing André how to do it while Fred went to tell Dobby they were leaving. Mia blushed as André and Fred gave her compliments as well. She offered her own complements when she noticed how handsome they looked in jeans which caused her hormones to rise. Blaise wore; washed-out blue jeans, a grey T-shirt, a grey blazer and light grey loafers. Damon wore distressed jeans, an oversized light grey jumper and white converse.

Fred wore black jeans, a mustard T-shirt, a grey pea coat and white trainers. And finally, André wore a navy jumper, blue jeans and white trainers.
"Ready?" Andre asked, Blaise and Fred held Mia's hands going with her when she Shadowed, they would meet André and Damon in the foyer.
"Ready." Everyone replied, a second before they all disappeared.

A second later the mateship of five arrived in the foyer of the Dragel Halls and were greeted by the ever lovely Candice.
"Hello sweetie, congratulations on finding all of your mates."
"Thank you Candice." Mia replied, a kind smile upon her face.
"Go on through Healer Talbot is waiting for you in room one." Candice added.
"Thank you." Blaise said gratefully. The five of them made their way through the door that stated 'Healer' where they were met by Healer Alana Talbot who smiled kindly at all of them.

"How have you all been settling in together?" Healer Talbot asked, once greetings had been said and they had entered the room. Mia sat upon the bed and the rest sat in the chairs dotting around the clean, light and bright room.
"We've all settled in rather well after we sorted out the pack order." André informed her.
"Good. That's excellent." Healer Talbot said, jotting things down in the folder. "Now, I understand you've been suffering rather badly with the morning sickness, Mia." She stated.
"Yes. It hit me rather badly as soon as I hit four weeks. André has made me some strong Anti-Nausea potions and Stomach Soothers, since then I've been relatively okay. Keeping more down then I bring up at any rate." Mia explained.

"Okay. Morning sickness is actually very normal and very common. And it's actually a sign that the babies are healthy. But I'll prescribe you a stronger dose of vitamins to replenish what you've lost." Healer Talbot said. She asked a few more general questions and scanned them all with a Diagnostic Charm proving they were all very healthy, including the babies.
"Now, do you want your first look at your babies?" Healer Talbot asked, laughing a little when they all let out excited and eager yeses. "Roll up your top then please, Mia. Thank you." Healer Talbot added, smiling reassuringly as she waved her wand over Mia's stomach causing a grey and white screed to float above Mia's stomach with two small beans laying beside each other.

"Those are your babies." Healer Talbot said softly, smiling as the family were enthralled by the image, each with tears filling their eyes.
"Are they okay? They're so small!" Blaise asked concerned.
"They are perfectly healthy and growing at a steady rate. Twins will often be smaller than single births but they are just fine at this stage. I'll have numerous images developed for you to have and some to send to your families. We'll schedule a next appointment in four weeks time to see how you're doing, Mia. Just take it easy okay. First time pregnancies, especially multiple pregnancies can be very trying on the body." Healer Talbot warned.
"Okay. Thank you Alana." Mia said softly, not removing her eyes from the image while she squeezed Damon's and Fred's hands. She couldn't believe she was seeing her babies for the very first time. It felt surreal.
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Italian to English translations:

* Mio caro = my darling
* Amore mio = my love
* Mamma, sono felice che tu sia venuta. Come stai? = mother, I'm so glad you came. How are you?
* Il mio bellissimo figlio. Sono ansioso di conoscere i tuoi amici e sto benissimo. = My beautiful son. I'm so eager to meet your mates, and I'm perfectly fine.

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Reminder of Damon's parents and Blaise's mother:

Danai Gurira as Melissa Wright (Blaise's mother. Has white wings and peridot wing scales, but peach-white body scales).

Aaron-Taylor Johnson as Rabastan Lestrange (Damon's sire. Has black sapphire wings and Smokey quartz scales).  -Dead-
Demi Moore as Michelle Gerard (Damon's mother. White wings, and Smokey quartz and peridot scales, but peach-white body scales).
Sebastian Stan as Harry Gerard (Damon's father. Has sky blue topaz wings and peridot scales).

11 week scan of the twins